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Southern Africa Family and Business Legacy Forum Speakers

Angelika Huwiler

Managing Director, Pilatus Engineering Zambia

Born and raised in Zambia, to a Zambian mother and Swiss father, Angelika grew up
playing in a heap of building sand and river sand, which from an early age spurred her
interest in property development, architecture, construction, landscape design, furniture
design, and interiors. Angelika grew up at the back of Pilatus, the BMW, MAZDA and
BYD dealership in Zambia, and spent her holiday’s working with automotive technicians,
and fixing vehicles.

Dr. Namukale Chintu

Managing Director, Frontier Markets Advisory

Dr. Namukale Chintu is Managing Director at Frontier Market Consultants, a boutique advisory firm focused on African Frontier market investors, including pension funds, private clients, and corporate investors.

She is also a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Invesco Asset Management Ltd (FCA regulated), that is part of the Invesco Ltd group with combined assets under management of USD 1.7 trillion.

In her corporate career spanning nearly 20 years, Dr. Chintu was a Senior Banker at EFG Private Bank and prior to that, at UBS Wealth Management; responsible for Private Client coverage in Africa and Central and Eastern European.

Before that, she was Head of Global Proprietary Capital investing at UBS Asset Management. Prior to UBS, she was Co-Head of Africa at Syntaxis Capital and before the 2008 financial crisis, held capital market roles at Morgan Stanley and Lehman Brothers.

She also holds two MScs in Financial Economics and Management Research from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and a BA in Economics from the University of Zambia as a Bank of Zambia Scholar. 

Chad Phillips

Business Development Director, Private Wealth, Suntera Global

Chad joined Suntera Global in 2025 as Business Development Director within the Private Wealth team based in Jersey, bringing over 20 years of experience in offshore fiduciary and wealth management. 

He specialises in succession and legacy planning, cross-border structuring, and building long-term relationships with high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families across Africa and rest of world. Having carried out business across the African continent for many years, Chad combines strategic insight with deep cultural understanding.

Deresh Lawangee

CEO, Asset Management

Deresh Lawangee is the Chief Executive Officer at RISE PROPRIETARY LIMITED.

He graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in 2006 with a degree in Actuarial Science.

Deresh also has a Diploma in Actuarial Techniques from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

Deresh has provided investment and actuarial consulting services to Retirement Funds and
Social Security funds for over 15 years, both locally and overseas.

Claire Machin

Group Director, Private Wealth, Suntera Global

Claire started out in the trust and corporate services industry over 30 years ago prior to joining Suntera in 2010. Claire is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and was appointed to the board of Suntera Jersey in January 2017 and in September 2019, Claire was appointed as a Group Director of Suntera Global.  She also won the Citywealth Trustee of the Year award for the Channel Islands and Isle of Man in 2019 and silver in the 2022 Citywealth Powerwomen Awards in the ‘Woman of the Year – Leadership – Financial Organisation (CEO/Board Member)’ category and she won the Citywealth Editor’s Choice Award in 2024.

Mark Lüring

Managing Director, Drake & Gorham Zambia

Mark Arne Horst Jude Lüring is a Zambian–German business executive, qualified lawyer, and board director with  more than 20 years of international experience across law, banking, infrastructure, and corporate leadership. Born  in Lusaka, Zambia, he holds dual Zambian and German citizenship. 

He was admitted to the German Bar in 2001 after studying law in Mainz, Germany, and London, United Kingdom,  and later obtained an Executive MBA through a tri-continental programme in Germany, China, and the United  States. His early career included mergers and acquisitions advisory work at Linklaters, Oppenhoff & Rädler in  Frankfurt, followed by senior legal and commercial leadership roles at General Motors Europe.

Rashmi Sharma

CEO, Jewel of Africa Ltd

Ms Rashmi Sharma is a shareholder and CEO of Jewel of Africa LTD and Jewel of Africa LLC in the USA (incorporated in 2009), a Bsc in Mathematics and Computer Science, a fellow of the Gemological Association of Great Britain (FGA), the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Jewellery Council and a member of the Diamond Club in South Africa. Rashmi holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA).

She is the leader in the design team, and is a qualified international appraiser of jewellery.

Raymond Nel

Associate Director, Private Clients, Henley & Partners

As Associate Director of Private Clients at Henley & Partners, Raymond advises African families on strategic Investment Migration structures in more than 40 jurisdictions worldwide. With more than seven years in the high-net-worth advisory space, he focuses on global diversification, jurisdictional risk management, and mobility optimization, delivering discreet, tailored solutions aligned with clients’ evolving needs. 

He oversees the advisory of private clients and market development in South Africa, Zambia, Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia – aligning with Henley & Partners’ ever growing global presence.

Zachariah Chakalashi

Wealth & Asset Management CEO, Pangaea Asset Management

Zachariah Chakalashi is the Chief Executive Officer of Pangaea Agenda Asset Management and a distinguished finance and governance leader with deep expertise in financial strategy, pension administration, and organizational transformation. With over seven years of executive-level experience in Zambia’s financial services sector, he is recognized for his ability to simplify complexity, inspire strategic thinking, and lead institutions through rapid growth and operational strengthening.

Saif Ahmedi

Partner, DeaconCapital Management

Saif Ahmedi is a seasoned financial services professional with over two decades of experience. He is currently a Partner at DeaconCapital Management in London, specialising in wealth management and advisory services.

Previously, Saif served as Chief Investment Officer for GWM London Ltd and GWM AG in Switzerland, playing a key role in establishing and expanding the group’s operations. He helped set up the Zurich office in 2012 and later launched the London arm in 2017, securing regulatory licensing and developing the UK proposition. He built portfolio management desks in both locations, focusing on discretionary and advisory investment capabilities, client acquisition, and business development.

Tony Cotrupe

Managing Director, Meliora Advisors, LLC

Tony Cotrupe, CFA is Managing Director Meliora Advisors, LLC where his work is focuses on corporate advisory for closely-held and family-owned businesses. He provides guidance and advice on the valuation of assets and businesses for transactions, financing, business divorce, and tax reporting purposes.  He is CFA Charterholder and earned a BA in political science and an MBA in finance and economics, both from The University of Rochester. 

Tony has worked in corporate finance, business valuation, investment banking, and private equity for over 35 years, beginning at Ernst & Young in its Valuation Services Group.  Also, at Ernst & Young, he was an economist in E&Y’s International Services Office, providing cross-border economic and valuation consulting services to multinational corporations.

Darryl Higgins

Senior Invetment Associate, Kukula Capital

 

Kafumu Mbewe Tax

Director, BDO Zambia

 

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Tue Nyboe Andersen

Co Founder & Partner, Kukula Capital

 

Ashu Sagar

Managing Director of Carribea Beverages Limited Zambia

Ashu Sagar is an accomplished business leader and finance professional with extensive experience in corporate management, strategic planning, and business advocacy. 

As a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and an Associate of both the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants (ZICA), he brings deep financial expertise to his leadership roles.

Daniel Ghui

Director, KwikFit and Mosi-Oa-Tunya Mall

Daniel Ghui leads strategy and development at Mosi-oa-Tunya Shopping and Recreation and joins the project after 13 years’ experience in Investment Banking in London. He was an Executive Director at J.P. Morgan in the Debt Capital Markets team. During his time there he was responsible for the Hybrid Capital offering for EMEA Corporates and Emerging Market clients as well as Financial institutions in Scandinavia, Ireland, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Daniel holds a Masters degree in Physics from Oxford University.

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Lydia Stephenson-Gill

Immigration Consultant of Zambian Multi Consultancy

Lydia Stephenson-Gill is a Seasoned Immigration Consultant of Zambian Multi Consultancy, having 20 years of experience in the Immigration Consultancy sector.

Lydia is a registered Immigration Consultant with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Department of Immigration and her expertise is based on solving Immigration matters associated with the securing permits for a legal stay in Zambia.

Lydia has a vast knowledge in the Immigration and Deportation Regulations that govern the Immigration Consultancy sector such as Investor Permits that enable investors in Zambia to secure their investments in Zambia and Residence Permits and how to obtain Residence Permits through investments and employment.

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Family Business Advisory

Our family business services include training, family advisory, family governance, succession planning, estate planning, restructuring, business protection and continuity, social impact and philanthropy.

corporate and investment consulting

Our corporate and investment consulting services include investment structuring, portfolio assessments, governance, restructuring, capital raising, due diligence, exit strategy, investment research, ESG, green finance, impact investing and sustainability. We also assist international companies with market entry in East and Southern Africa

private client concierge services

Our private client concierge services offer family, asset and lifestyle management and family protection solutions even for the most complex or abstract of requirements. 

Dr Namukale Chintu is a Non-Executive Director on the boards of Invesco UK and Invesco Asset Management Ltd in London. In her corporate career, she was a Senior Banker at EFG Private Bank and prior to that, at UBS Wealth Management; responsible for Private Clients with African and Central and Eastern European wealth. Before that, she was Head of Global Proprietary Capital investing in UBS Asset Management. Prior to UBS, She was Co-Head of Africa at Syntaxis Capital and before the 2008 financial crisis, held capital market roles at Morgan Stanley and Lehman Brothers. Prior to starting her career in financial services, she worked for the United Nations Development Program in aid coordination.

Dr Chintu consults with Frontier Market Consultants London, set up as an exclusive advisory services company that builds long term relationships with clients. She is also the National Secretary for the Rhodes Scholarships in Zambia.

Dr Chintu holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, where she also taught on the school’s Executive MBA programme.  She also holds two MScs in Financial Economics and Management Research from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and a BA in Economics from the University of Zambia as a Bank of Zambia Scholar.

Leadership and CPD

Our leadership and continuous professional development services include Board and C-Suite packages that range from governance and strategic planning to other latest industry trends, as well as personalised coaching for executives.

Mr. Sanjeev Gupta grew up in India and obtained a bachelor degree in electrical engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He followed this up with a Master’s in Business Science from the London Business School U.K. His illustrious career in banking and finance spans over 30 years starting with banks in India in retail & corporate banking, including establishing a successful Non-Resident Indian business for Standard Chartered and then worked with them in the UK & Tanzania. In Tanzania he established the Consumer banking business for the Bank and thereafter joined ABN Amro in London in Global Transaction Services. In 2005 he joined UBS AG in the UK as a private banker and became Head of the Turkey, Israel, Greece and Africa teams within the Bank. In 2016 Sanjeev established the Africa coverage for Emirates NBD Private Banking in Dubai and later moved to manage the Africa team at Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd where he was Managing Director Senior Advisor. He left Julius Baer in June 2020 to establish own financial coaching venture in London – Master Money Limited which seeks to help young professionals to manage money and build financial security. He is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors of Imani Capital, a Boutique Asset Management Company

Mr. Tony Cotrupe, CFA is Managing Director Meliora Advisors, LLC where his work is focused on the valuation of assets and businesses for transactions, financing, business dispute, and tax reporting purposes.  He is CFA Charterholder and earned a BA in political science and an MBA in finance and economics, both from The University of Rochester.  Tony has worked in business valuation, investment banking, private equity and venture capital for over 30 years. Before forming Meliora Advisors in 2008, he worked in premier global institutions including Ernst & Young, JPMorgan, and Huron Consulting Group where he led valuation and structuring for large corporate transactions.

Widely travelled, a wild-life and adventure sport enthusiast, Coach and Training & Development Consultant, Professor Ayaz Shafi has over 3 decades of experience in academia and industry. He is the author of “A New Approach to Motivation – Four Drive Model” (Taylor & Francis, International Journal for Human Behaviour in Social Environment). He is an Associate Professor at United world School of Business – Kolkata and a visiting faculty at University of Professional Studies, Accra (Ghana). Among other leading institutions in Africa and India, he has been a Guest Lecturer at University of the West of England (Bristol, U.K.) Ayaz is a certified Chally and DISC Assessor with wide ranging experience as an Assessor. He has been involved in the T&D and Change Management process at Standard in Chartered Bank in Zambia, Ghana, Botswana, Nigeria and Sierra Leonne. Ayaz coaches senior professionals and individuals for greater effectiveness in business and personal life. He has held senior positions as a corporate professional.

David Burton is a Property Consultant specialising in Investment, Asset and Development Management and Corporate Real Estate. He has 30 years’ experience in the property industry in the UK and in Africa and is the founding partner of Property Lynx, a niche consultancy that capitalises on investment and development opportunities in Africa and the UK. David has acted for both commercial property owners and property occupiers in office, retail, industrial and mixed-use leisure assets. He provides strategic real estate, portfolio and FM advice to Country, Regional and Group Boards. David’s experience has been gained at Gerald Eve (graduate surveyor), Weatherall Green & Smith (Senior Surveyor), Knight Frank Botswana (Managing Partner), Savills (Associate Director) and Standard Chartered Bank (Head of Corporate Real Estate Services Africa and Regional Portfolio Manager). David is an expert in valuation, acquisition and sale of property investments in all sectors of the commercial property market across the UK and has acted for Corporate and Private Clients from UK and Southern Africa.   David qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1989 and whilst in Botswana sat on the RICS Committee for eight years.    

Mr. Matthew Nash spent over 20 years working for top tier Private Banks, including HSBC and Standard Chartered, advising High Net Worth families and actively involved in investment advice, foreign exchange, cross border investment, property lending and development, trusts and offshore structures. He also worked closely with the corporate and investment banks at both institutions on corporate transactions originated from the Private Bank. He has spent the last 4 years working at a Nigerian based corporate advisory firm working on corporate transactions from across the sub-Saharan African region. He is a member of the Institute of Financial Services and Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment.